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#490 of 719 schools in ID

Robert Stuart Middle School

Middle School · Twin Falls District · Twin Falls, ID

A Twin Falls District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

644 CASWELL AVENUE WEST, Twin Falls, ID 83301

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$9,657
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Robert Stuart Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Robert Stuart Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,548/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Twin Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,388

Median home value

$290,600

Median rent

$1,011/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hilltop Sda SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–70.9 mi16Compare →
Xavier Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–121.1 mi661Compare →
Twin Falls Virtual SchoolhouseEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–121.7 mi166Compare →
Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–122.9 mi344Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Twin Falls District

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#8 of 17
District spending per student
$9,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert Stuart Middle School is listed in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert Stuart Middle School

Robert Stuart Middle School is a public middle school in Twin Falls, ID, part of Twin Falls District, serving approximately 748 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert Stuart Middle School

What grades does Robert Stuart Middle School serve?

Robert Stuart Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Robert Stuart Middle School?

Robert Stuart Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Stuart Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert Stuart Middle School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert Stuart Middle School rank in ID?

Robert Stuart Middle School ranks #490 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Robert Stuart Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert Stuart Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Robert Stuart Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Stuart Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Robert Stuart Middle School a charter school?

No, Robert Stuart Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert Stuart Middle School a Title I school?

No, Robert Stuart Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Stuart Middle School?

20.3% of students at Robert Stuart Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
748
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Twin Falls County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 83301)
61,968
Area average commute
16.2 min
Area median age
35.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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